Navigating Singapore’s 2023 Secondary School Rankings: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents

The 2023 secondary school rankings in Singapore, based on PSLE AL scores, provide a clear view of the top-performing schools. Raffles Girls' School and Raffles Institution continue to top the list, reflecting their academic excellence.

Hwa Chong Institution and Nanyang Girls' High follow closely, showcasing their consistent academic excellence.

Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) and others also rank highly, making them popular choices for parents.

However, while these rankings are a significant indicator, choosing the right school should also consider factors such as the school's culture, special programs, and how well they align with your child’s interests and strengths. For instance, SAP schools might be ideal for students with a strong command of Chinese, while IP schools suit those aiming for a seamless transition to higher education.

Here’s a detailed look at the top-ranked schools for 2023:

Choosing the right secondary school for your child in Singapore can be daunting. The rankings below provide a clear picture of the top schools based on PSLE Achievement Level (AL) scores. Here's an in-depth guide to understanding these rankings, including information on Integrated Programme (IP) schools, Special Assistance Plan (SAP) schools, and schools with affiliations.

Top-Ranked Schools in 2023:

1. Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary) IP - AL Cut-Off: 6

2. Raffles Institution IP - AL Cut-Off: 6

3. Methodist Girls' School (Secondary) IB - AL Cut-Off: 6

4. Nanyang Girls' High School IP SAP - AL Cut-Off: 7 (Distinction in HCL)

5. Hwa Chong Institution IP SAP - AL Cut-Off: 7 (Merit in HCL)

Top SAP Schools in 2023:

• Nanyang Girls' High School IP SAP - AL Cut-Off: 7D (Distinction in HCL)

• Hwa Chong Institution IP SAP - AL Cut-Off: 7M (Merit in HCL)

• CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls' School IP SAP - AL Cut-Off: 7M (Merit in HCL)
  
  Note: (D) - Distinction (M) - Merit, (P) - Pass are an indication of the minimum requirement for SAP secondary schools for PSLE Higher Chinese (HCL) Results for applicants. The HCL score will be used as a tie-breaker to determine priority of consideration in the case where the AL result is the same.

Special Considerations:

1. Integrated Programmes (IP) and International Baccalaureate (IB): These 6-year programmes allow students to bypass O-levels and progress directly to A-levels or IB.

2. Special Assistance Plan (SAP) Schools: These schools give an advantage to students taking Higher Chinese (HCL). The order of preference in these schools is based on HCL grades, with distinction, merit, and pass being prioritized.

3. Affiliated Schools: Some secondary schools have affiliations with primary schools or junior colleges, providing additional advantages in the posting exercise.

School Ranking 2023

1. Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) IB (girls) - 6

2. Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary) IP (girls) - 6

3. Raffles Institution IP (boys) - 6

4. Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) IB (boys) - 7

5. National Junior College IP (co-ed) - 7

6. Nanyang Girls’ High School IP SAP (girls) - 7D

7. CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School IP SAP (girls) - 7M

8. Hwa Chong Institution IP SAP (boys) - 7M

9. Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) O-levels (boys) - 8

10. Cedar Girls’ Secondary School IP (girls) - 8

11. CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School O-levels SAP (girls) - 8

12. Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) O-levels (girls) - 8

13. Singapore Chinese Girls’ School IP (girls) - 8

14. Singapore Chinese Girls’ School O-levels (girls) - 8

15. St. Joseph’s Institution IB (boys) - 8

16. Victoria School IP (boys) - 8

17. Catholic High School IP SAP (boys) - 8M

18. Dunman High School IP SAP (co-ed) - 8M

19. Cedar Girls’ Secondary School O-levels (girls) - 9

20. Temasek Junior College IP (co-ed) - 9

21. Catholic High School O-levels SAP (boys) - 9M

22. River Valley High School IP SAP (co-ed) - 9M

23. Anderson Secondary School (co-ed) - 10

24. Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) (boys) - 10

25. Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary) (co-ed) - 10

26. Kuo Chuan Presbyterian Secondary School (co-ed) - 10

27. St. Andrew’s Secondary School (boys) - 10

28. St. Joseph’s Institution O-levels (boys) - 10

29. Victoria School O-levels (boys) - 10

30. CHIJ Secondary (Toa Payoh) (girls) - 11

31. Chung Cheng High School (Main) SAP (co-ed) - 11

32. Nan Hua High School SAP (co-ed) - 11

33. Swiss Cottage Secondary School (co-ed) - 11

34. Bukit Panjang Govt. High School (co-ed) - 12

35. Crescent Girls’ School (girls) - 12

36. Nan Chiau High School SAP (co-ed) - 12

37. Chung Cheng High School (Yishun) (co-ed) - 13

38. Ngee Ann Secondary School (co-ed) - 13

39. Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School (Secondary) (girls) - 13

40. Temasek Secondary School (co-ed) - 13

41. Yishun Town Secondary School (co-ed) - 13

42. CHIJ St. Joseph’s Convent (girls) - 14

43. Clementi Town Secondary School (co-ed) - 14

44. Fuhua Secondary School (co-ed) - 14

45. Presbyterian High School (co-ed) - 14

46. St. Margaret’s Secondary School (girls) - 14

47. Tanjong Katong Girls’ School (girls) - 14

48. Tanjong Katong Secondary School (co-ed) - 14

49. Zhonghua Secondary School (co-ed) - 14

50. Anglican High School SAP (co-ed) - 14

51. Maris Stella High School SAP (boys) - 14

52. CHIJ St. Theresa’s Convent (girls) - 15

53. Commonwealth Secondary School (co-ed) - 15

54. Dunman Secondary School (co-ed) - 15

55. Edgefield Secondary School (co-ed) - 15

56. Geylang Methodist School (Secondary) (co-ed) - 15

57. Holy Innocents’ High School (co-ed) - 15

58. Kranji Secondary School (co-ed) - 15

59. Riverside Secondary School (co-ed) - 15

60. St. Hilda’s Secondary School (co-ed) - 15

61. Bukit Batok Secondary School (co-ed) - 16

62. CHIJ Katong Convent (girls) - 16

63. Evergreen Secondary School (co-ed) - 16

64. Gan Eng Seng School (co-ed) - 16

65. Hua Yi Secondary School (co-ed) - 16

66. Jurong Secondary School (co-ed) - 16

67. St. Anthony’s Canossian Secondary School (girls) - 16

68. Xinmin Secondary School (co-ed) - 16

69. Yusof Ishak Secondary School (co-ed) - 16

70. Ahmad Ibrahim Secondary School (co-ed) - 17

71. Bowen Secondary School (co-ed) - 17

72. Pei Hwa Secondary School (co-ed) - 17

73. West Spring Secondary School (co-ed) - 17

74. Ang Mo Kio Secondary School (co-ed) - 18

75. Beatty Secondary School (co-ed) - 18

76. Bedok View Secondary School (co-ed) - 18

77. Christ Church Secondary School (co-ed) - 18

78. Deyi Secondary School (co-ed) - 18

79. Greendale Secondary School (co-ed) - 18

80. Hai Sing Catholic School (co-ed) - 18

81. Jurong West Secondary School (co-ed) - 18

82. Mayflower Secondary School (co-ed) - 18

83. Queensway Secondary School (co-ed) - 18

84. St. Gabriel’s Secondary School (boys) - 18

85. Bukit View Secondary School (co-ed) - 19

86. Compassvale Secondary School (co-ed) - 19

87. Hillgrove Secondary School (co-ed) - 19

88. Kent Ridge Secondary School (co-ed) - 19

89. North Vista Secondary School (co-ed) - 19

90. Orchid Park Secondary School (co-ed) - 19

91. Pasir Ris Crest Secondary School (co-ed) - 19

92. Pasir Ris Secondary School (co-ed) - 19

93. Yuan Ching Secondary School (co-ed) - 19

94. Bedok Green Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

95. Bedok South Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

96. Jurongville Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

97. Naval Base Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

98. New Town Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

99. Peirce Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

100. Punggol Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

101. Seng Kang Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

102. St. Patrick’s School (boys) - 20

103. Tampines Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

104. Unity Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

105. Woodgrove Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

106. Yishun Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

107. Zhenghua Secondary School (co-ed) - 20

108. Admiralty Secondary School (co-ed) - 21

109. Chua Chu Kang Secondary School (co-ed) - 21

110. Montfort Secondary School (boys) - 21

111. Woodlands Ring Secondary School (co-ed) - 21

112. Assumption English School (co-ed) - 22

113. Bartley Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

114. Bendemeer Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

115. Boon Lay Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

116. Broadrick Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

117. Bukit Merah Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

118. Canberra Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

119. Changkat Changi Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

120. Damai Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

121. Dunearn Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

122. East Spring Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

123. Greenridge Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

124. Guangyang Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

125. Hougang Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

126. Junyuan Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

127. Juying Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

128. Loyang Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

129. Manjusri Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

130. Marsiling Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

131. Meridian Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

132. Northbrooks Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

133. Northland Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

134. Outram Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

135. Peicai Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

136. Queenstown Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

137. Regent Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

138. Sembawang Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

139. Serangoon Garden Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

140. Serangoon Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

141. Springfield Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

142. Westwood Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

143. Whitley Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

144. Woodlands Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

145. Yio Chu Kang Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

146. Yuhua Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

147. Yuying Secondary School (co-ed) - 22

Note:

• The rankings are organized first by PSLE AL cut-off scores and then alphabetically for schools that are tied.